Dundas vs Rydalmere
The verdict
Dundas is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.89M in Rydalmere. Rydalmere rates higher for transport (90 vs 83). Rydalmere has a shorter estimated CBD commute (52 vs 63 min). On the separate residential safety score, Dundas rates higher (88 vs 70/100 in Rydalmere).
Scores
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 86 |
| Transport | 83 | 90 |
| Education | 77 | 75 |
| Liveability | 83 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,959 | 7,274 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,962 | $1,871 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.2% | 52.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dundas High Growth · Rydalmere High Growth
Property
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.78M | $1.89M |
| Median unit price | $686K | $764K |
| House price YoY | -7.8% | -4.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $725 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 66 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 141 | 165 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 20 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 222 | 344 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,299 | 4,839 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dundas · Rydalmere
Transport
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 15 |
| Parks | 7 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.9 km | 19.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 16.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Dundas | Rydalmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,959 | 7,274 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,384 | 7,898 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,366 | 12,272 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dundas or Rydalmere?
Dundas has the higher residential safety score (Dundas 88/100 vs Rydalmere 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Dundas or Rydalmere?
Dundas is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.89M.
Which has better schools, Dundas or Rydalmere?
Dundas has a higher average school ICSEA (Dundas 1080 vs Rydalmere 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dundas or Rydalmere?
Rydalmere has the higher transport score (Dundas 83/100 vs Rydalmere 90/100).
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